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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Hydro Cut Series
13HP Walk-Behind Mower
Mfg. No. Description
Simplicity Models
1694562 Hydro Cut 1332, 13HP 32” Cut Walk-Behind Mower (CE)
Simplicity / Snapper / Ferris / Snapper Pro Models
5901182 HC32KAV13ECE, 13HP 32” Cut Walk-Behind Mower (CE)(2006)
Simplicity / Ferris / Snapper Pro Models
5900846 HC32RDKAV13ECE, 13HP 32” Rear Discharge Cut Walk Behind Mower (CE)
Snapper Pro Models
5900895 SP32RDKAV13ECE, 13HP 32” Rear Discharge Cut Walk Behind Mower (CE)
5900896 SP32KAV13E
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Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information ................................2 Regular Maintenance ........................................15 Maintenance Schedule .........................................15 Identification Numbers .......................................5 Checking Tire Pressure.........................................15 Safety Decals & Icons.........................................6 Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................16 Features & Controls..............
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Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. trouble. GENERAL OPERATION 17. Always wear eye protection when operating machine. 1. Read,
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Safety Rules and Information SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip- Operating on steep slopes can cause sliding and over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. loss of steering, control and rollover. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you Select slow ground speed before driving onto cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not slope. Use extra caution when operating on operate on it. slopes with rear-m
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Safety Rules & Information 11. Do not remove the fuel filter when the engine is hot REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE as spilled gasoline may ignite. Do not spread fuel To avoid personal injury or property damage, use line clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation. extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. 12. Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL, gasohol containing more than 10% ETHANOL, gasol
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S SA AM MP PL LE E Identification Numbers Identification Numbers Model xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial xxxxxxxxxx XXX BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP. POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC kg: xxx kW: x.xx MILWAUKEE, WI 53201 USA 20xx xxxx max ID Tag When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s Model Description Name/Number identification numbers, and engine serial numbers
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Safety Decals All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional SAFETY DECALS messages on your unit should be carefully read and This unit has been designed and manufactured to obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these provide you with the safety and reliability you would instructions are not followed. The information is for your expect from an industry leader in outdoor power safety and it is important! The safety decals below are equipment manufacturing. on your unit. Although read
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Safety Icons SAFETY ICONS Warning: Read Operator’s Danger: Machine Rollover. Manual. Operating on steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of steering, Read and understand the control and rollover. Operator’s Manual before using this machine. Danger: Dismemberment. Danger: Thrown Objects. This machine can amputate limbs. This machine is capable of throwing Keep bystanders and children away objects and debris. Keep when engine is running. bystanders away. Warning: Remove Key Before Danger: Dismemb
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Features & Controls FEATURES & CONTROLS (S/N: 2013136020 & BELOW) Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. Figure 1A. Control Locations CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequ
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Features & Controls Throttle Control Fuel Tank Cap To remove cap, turn counterclockwise. Pulling the round choke control knob (D) out fully chokes the engine for cold starts. (A warm engine may not require choking.) Moving the throttle control (C) fully Transmission Release Valve forward is FULL throttle position. Always operate the unit at FULL throttle when mowing. The transmission release valve deactivates the transmissions so that the unit can be pushed by hand. Engages the transmission; th
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Features & Controls FEATURES & CONTROLS (S/N: 2013136021 & ABOVE) Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. Figure 1B. Control Locations CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific seque
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Features & Controls Fuel Tank Cap PTO (Power Take Off) Switch To remove cap, turn counterclockwise. The PTO Switch engages and disengages the mower blades. SAFETY To engage the mower blades, pull up on the switch. To disengage the mower blades, push down on the switch. INTERLOCK SYSTEM When the PTO engagement lever or switch is in the (S/N: 2013136021 & ABOVE) Engaged position, the Engine Kill system is activated. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and Parking Brake other saf
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Operation GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY WARNING Before first time operation: If you do not understand how a specific control � Be sure to read all information in the Safety and functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the Operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower. FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. � Become familiar with all of the controls and how to Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without stop the unit. first becoming familiar with the location and � Drive
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Operation DRIVING THE MOWER MOWING � Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. � Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. � Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). � Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). � Set the throttle control to FULL. � Set the throttle control to FULL. � Manual Start: Grasp the operator presence / � Manual Start: Grasp the operator presence / parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at the same time to deactiva
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Operation STORAGE WARNING Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure
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Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one job by the number of times you’ve done the job, or you can install an hour meter. SAFETY ITEMS Before Every 5 Every 25 Every Every Spring Each Hours Hours 100 250 & Fall Use Hours Hours Check Safety Interlock System � � Check
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Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL WARNING To add fuel: Gasoline is highly flammable and must be � Remove the fuel cap. handled with care. Never fill the tank when the � Fill the tank. engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not � Do not overfill. Leave approximately 1” of room in the allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills. for specific fuel recommendations. � Install and hand
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Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points. Grease: Oil: � front caster wheel axles � operator presence / parking brake handle pivot � front caster wheel pivots � ground speed control lever pivots � ground speed control shaft pivot � discharge chute pivots � cutting height adjust handle pivots � deck lift pivots Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where apply grease to moving parts wh
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Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES � Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. � To remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft while removing the blade mounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 7). � Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove all nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely damaged, it should be replaced. � Balance the blade as shown in Figure 8. Center
